Karnataka: State policy & planning panel member moots performance driven governance policy
Karnataka is set to embrace a new era of governance. The State Policy and Planning Commission has presented a draft bill for performance-driven governance to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. This initiative aims to boost service delivery and accountability. Key reforms include performance contracts, an independent authority, and citizen feedback integration.
Third language row: Demand for clarification from Karnataka Education Department
Lack of clarity during the ongoing academic years examination period has pushed lakhs of students into mental stress and uncertainty, educationist Shabbir Mustafa said
PM Modi playing politics in the name of womens reservation: CM Siddaramaiah
He said that the delimitation exercise being introduced by the Centre, in its present form, would be extremely unfair to southern States
Watch: Womens reservation is baby of Congress: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
Four feared dead in major chain accident on NH-50 in Karnatakas Vijayanagara district
Preliminary reports indicate that a garlic-laden lorry from Haryana, allegedly driven in a rash and negligent manner, first struck two motorcycles about three kilometres before the main accident site
'Not Hitler rule': DK Shivakumar slams Centre over handling of womens reservation bill
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar criticizes the Centre's approach to the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill. He states the opposition was not consulted. Shivakumar argues for wider consultation in democratic processes. He claims the bill's introduction during elections and potential redrawing of constituencies is unacceptable. The INDIA bloc has shown unity in opposing the move.
On Camera, Truck Causes Chain Collision In Karnataka, 4 Dead
The accident led to heavy traffic congestion on the highway, with vehicles stuck for nearly three kilometres on both sides of the road.
From 73% to 86%: Minister says planned intervention drove PU result turnaround
Karnataka's II PU exam-1 saw a record 86.4% pass rate, attributed to strategic interventions by the education department. Key measures included timely syllabus completion, standardized study materials, and early teacher appointments. State-level preparatory exams identified learning gaps, enabling targeted support. Accountability was emphasized, with focused attention on underperforming regions and consistent monitoring of academic progress across colleges.
Tusker captured in Hassan, sent to Dubare camp
For the first time dog squad was used to trace the elephant in the operation.
From South Africa to Bannerghatta: Karnataka joins Indias cheetah revival missi
Officials said the animals will be introduced to their post quarantine, subject to veterinary clearance and established safety protocols
Ktaka govt e mployees await March salary amid fund concerns
Lenskart clarifies store dress code after online backlash
In response to feedback from social media, Lenskart is updating its in-store dress code to embrace religious expressions among employees. This decision comes after an internal guideline that mistakenly restricted spiritual symbols, such as tilaks and bindis, faced backlash for promoting discrimination.
Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Boards push for treated water stalled by lack of norms
More isnt better: Doctors flag liver risks from unsafe supplement use
Experts in Bengaluru call for dedicated department for research on mental health apps
Homemaker kidnaps sister, husband over monetary issues in Bengaluru
Yulu claims 1 billion km of rides in Bengaluru
Narcotics Control Bureau-Bengaluru zone sleuths destroys 129kg of drugs
Karnataka high court upholds bus drivers negligence in scooter accident compensation case The Times of India
With Karnataka CET days away, experts stress mock tests, prep strategy & time management
Bengaluru cop accused of con: Friend claims family gold gone
No gold rush? Bookings drop ahead of Akshaya Tritiya in Bengaluru
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah seeks Supreme Court bench for South India
Spotted attraction: Four cheetahs from Africa at Bengalurus Bannerghatta Biological Park
Man from Kasaragod among 18 freed from alleged bonded labour in Karnataka
Para Training Near Ballari: One Injured, Airlifted To Bengaluru
According to sources, an area in PD Halli of Ballari district, located along the KarnatakaAndhra Pradesh border, has long been used as a drop zone for para training exercises.
Homemaker loses 5 lakh in digital arrest cyber fraud
Four cheetahs from South Africa arrive in Bengaluru, to be housed at Bannerghatta National Park
Karnataka high court reserves sentence in cooker bomb blast case
Shepherd died after a lightning strike in Koppal
Fraudsters swindle Rs 4.2 lakh from businessman using APK file
Army colonel injured during parachute training in Ballari
Nameboard collapse claims 2 kids lives in Raichur
Temporary shift of Dharwad AIR news unit sparks outrage
Caveats, counter-caveats over Harihara Panchamasali mutt seers expulsion
Opposition stages walkout at BCC council meeting
Helpline tip-off foils two child marriages in Koppal district
Leopard killed by unidentified vehicle near Byadagi
Summer special train service extended
Siddaramaiah blames delimitation link for womens quota bill defeat
Complaint filed over Impersonation of GBA Commissioner
Karnataka high court dismisses Congress MLAs appeal in false caste certificate case
AI cannot replace human conscience in justice delivery: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged caution regarding artificial intelligence in the justice system. He stressed that human empathy and moral reasoning are irreplaceable by algorithms. While AI can aid legal research and case management, it poses risks like algorithmic bias and opaque decision-making. Judicial independence must be preserved from technological dependence. Constitutional morality should guide AI adoption, not the reverse.
MP seeks Air Force land for expansion of Belagavi airport
Karnataka seeks 3 months more to hold GBA polls, wants to push deadline to Sept 30
Third language row: Minister says govt. has filed review petition
Yatnal will not get credit for partys performance in Bagalkot: Appu Pattanshetti
War of words erupts in Karnataka over Womens Reservation Bill
Siddaramaiah described the events that unfolded in Parliament as deceptive political drama orchestrated by the NDA government; Karnataka BJP says it will hold protests against the Congresss anti-women stance
World Heritage Day: Awareness programme held
Businessman booked for assaulting police personnel during medical test
VTU Registrar calls upon students to be principled leaders in their fields
Belagavi-Dharwad railway line: Compensation for land acquisition released
Karnatakas Political Tensions Rise Over Womens Reservation Bill
Bengaluru, April 18: In Karnataka, Leader of the Opposition R. Ashok has launched a fierce attack on the Congress regarding the Womens Reservation Bill, officially known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. He accused the party of revealing its anti-women face by opposing the bill. During a press conference, Ashok stated, The women of this ... Read more Karnatakas Political Tensions Rise Over Womens Reservation Bill
BJP leader hits out at Cong., Oppn. for blocking womens quota bill
KKCCI urges government to build multi-level parking at Kalaburagi Super Market
Mysuru woman braves leopard to save mother-in-law, earns Ministers praise
The incident took place at Siddharthanagar in Mysuru on Friday
Dont be afraid of artificial intelligence: CJI Surya Kant tells judicial officers
The CJI says the task before the judiciary is not to resist technological progress, but to integrate it in a manner that strengthens, rather than diminishes, the essence of justice
Couple among three arrested for kidnapping younger sister and husband over loan dispute
Delimitation exercise is against the spirit of federalism, says MP
Two children killed, five others injured after cement board falls on them
ITI students showcase over 100 projects at skill expo in Kalaburagi
Governor appoints retired judge to probe financial irregularities at Kuvempu University
Karnataka: CJI Cautions Judicial Officers On AI Tools Misuse
The Chief Justice observed These are not minor technical lapses but they strike at the very foundation of the judicial process. If left unchecked, they have the potential to mislead, distort legal arguments and compromise the quality of adjudication and misdirect the outcomes.
Judiciary got only peanuts from State funds in last three years: SC judge
Urges Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to direct officials to allocate at least 75-80% of court-collected revenue back for judiciarys infrastructure
5-year-old, under treatment for physical abuse, goes missing from Victoria hospital
40,000 RTI appeals disposed of in a year: Karnataka information commissioner
Karnataka Information Commission (Kalaburagi bench) and the Kalaburagi district administration organise workshop on RTI Act for district, taluk and gram panchayat PDOs
Farmers question 800 per tonne gap in sugarcane pricing between north and south Karnataka
They want uniform sugarcane pricing policy across Karnataka
The convocation will be presided over by Vice-Chancellor Professor Battu Satyanarayana
Two child marriages averted in Koppal
District Child Protection Officer Sindhu Angadi urged people to prioritise education and well-being of children
Bengaluru Power Bills To Rise As Supply Company Gets Nod To Recover Deficit
Electricity consumers in Bengaluru are set to face a moderate increase in power bills after the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) approved a revenue deficit recovery plan for Bangalore Electricity Supply Company
Base Camp will be the single point co-ordination platform for companies to set up nano-Global Capacity Centres (GCCs), satellite offices in coastal region, says Rohit Bhat, convener, Silicon Beach Program
Govt clears UP potato buy at Rs 6,500/ton, hikes gram cap in Andhra Pradesh
The government is stepping in to support farmers. Twenty lakh tonnes of potatoes will be bought in Uttar Pradesh. Gram procurement limits have been increased in Andhra Pradesh. Tur farmers in Karnataka will have more time to sell their produce. These measures aim to ensure farmers get fair prices and avoid distress sales.
144 students pass out from the Mysore University School of Engineering (MUSE) at its first graduation day
30-year-old dies after being attacked by Indian gaur near Kalasa in Chikkamagaluru
This is the third death in an attack by an Indian gaur in Chikkamagaluru district since February 2025
Rural summer camp Akkareya Angala launched for children in Mandya district of Karnataka
Mandya zilla panchayat Chief Executive Officer K. R. Nandini said the primary objective of the camp is to encourage reading, writing, creative arts, and special games. The initiative aims to ensure that children from rural areas utilise their summer holidays in an enjoyable and productive manner
Wheelchairs, water pots donated to Mysuru city railway station
The wheelchairs will significantly assist elderly and differently-abled passengers, ensuring better accessibility and ease of movement
Cheetahs arrive in Bengaluru from South Africa as Karnataka joins India's Cheetah revival mission
Karnataka has welcomed four cheetahs from South Africa as part of an ex-situ conservation program at Bannerghatta Biological Park. These cheetahs, two males and two females, arrived on Saturday and will be housed in special enclosures after a 30-day quarantine. This initiative aims to revive the species' presence in India and enhance public awareness and scientific research.
Changing job market tweaks students choices
As students choose courses and combinations that are more likely to fetch them jobs, many traditional courses are seeing no or minimum enrolent. As many as 1,091 UG and PG combinations with zero enrolment have been closed, while new ones are taking their place, writes Jayanth R.
Farmers in Hubballi Face Hardship Due to Lack of Bags for Chickpea Purchase
Mumbai, April 18: Farmers in Hubballi, Karnataka, are facing significant challenges due to a shortage of bags (gunny bags) at procurement centers for chickpea purchases. The farmers have been protesting, claiming that administrative negligence is causing delays in the buying process, increasing the risk of crop spoilage. Recently, after prolonged protests, the procurement of peanuts ... Read more Farmers in Hubballi Face Hardship Due to Lack of Bags for Chickpea Purchase
Karnataka: Nine of family killed as car catches fire after crash
Nine members of a family were killed after their car collided with a private bus and caught fire in Surpur taluk. A 10-year-old boy was the only survivor, with preliminary reports suggesting a tyre burst led to the fatal crash
TCS Nashik case: No harassment or conversion plaint, says IT firm; sets up oversight panel
In light of recent allegations regarding sexual harassment and religious coercion at the Nashik unit, TCS's CEO K Krithivasan has reported the establishment of an oversight committee to evaluate the situation. Initial investigations revealed no formal complaints filed, yet suspended employees are currently facing scrutiny.
9 of family killed as car-bus crash sparks blaze near Yadgir
Karnataka Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni gets life term for 2016 murder, faces disqualification
Dharwad Rural MLA Vinay Kulkarni received a life sentence for the 2016 murder of BJP worker Yogesh Gowda. A special court found Kulkarni and 16 others guilty of plotting the assassination. The court also ordered Kulkarni to pay compensation to Gowda's children. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar called it a political conspiracy and expressed faith in higher courts for justice.
No fear of H5N1, caution is key: Karnataka health minister
Seen, verified. Nimhans meet in Bengaluru moots framework for mental-health apps
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company takes Rs 2.8kcr hit, consumers to pay more for next 1 year
With houses at risk of falling in Bengaluru, residents along rail track live in fear
